The Underground
An enormous cave system under the surface of the Western Kingdoms, the Underground is where, according to the creation myths, the three races cursed by the gods had made their home after the gods of the Trogur pantheon abandoned them: the Orcs, Goblins and Dark Elves call this place home. Accessing it is easiest via a tunnel system with its entrances at the foot of Trenboral Peaks, though many hidden entrances to the area exit throughout the world. Adventurers sometimes find their way here through caves, and sometimes even through ancient crypts that were once used by the more nefarious Necromancers at the time. The tunnels of the Underground are popular with adventurers, but common folk has started traveling through them as well: since since trade agreements between the Boroughs and the kingdoms on the surface have become more solidified, more merchants have traveled to and from te Underground. However, since a part of the tunnels can be quite dangerous for average people, bodyguard work has become abundant for medium-level adventurers.
Climate
The temperatures in the tunnels are pretty constant: the Underground tends to heat up slower in summer, and cool down slower in winter. This often leaves a bit of a discrepancy between the surface and the Underground: it's not uncommon for tourists to come and cool off in the Boroughs during the summer. However, tunnels near the surface are more sensitive to changes temperature than the deeper tunnels: adventurers would do well to pack appropriate gear for the weather, but also pack a set of extra gear for the temperature changes deeper in the Underground.
Fauna & Flora
Flora:
- Bitter Oyster mushrooms (both giant and normal)
- Bleeding Fairy Helmet mushrooms
- Yellowleg Bonnet mushrooms
- Goblin Gold moss (Schistostega pennata)
- Bermuda Maidenhair ferns
- Toothed Spleenworth ferns
- Supramonte cave salamanders (both giant and normal)
- Emperor scorpions (both giant and normal)
- Varanians
- Woodlouse
- Cave crayfish
- Alabama Cavefish
- Tumbling Creek Cave Snail
Natural Resources
Iron ore, steel ore, mythril ore, crystals, and gemstones.
Tourism
The Boroughs have become a popular vacation destination: due to the climate, tourists often come to the Boroughs to either cool off during summer, or to warm up in winter. The Dark Elf capital Aralnon is widely visited for their cuisine, and is considered one of the fashion capitals of the world, and the Great Temple to the Scorpion Queen is a sight to see.
Alternative Name(s)
The Abyss, Blind Spot of the Gods
Type
Cave System
Location under
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